Clive Bowen (born 1943 in Cardiff)[1] is a Devon based potter whose work is included in a number of public collections.
[2] A further year at Brannam Pottery in Barnstaple allowed him to develop his throwing skills and to gain the ability to make large pots.
Residing in North Devon allowed Bowen the opportunity to help fire pots at Wenford Bridge with Michael Cardew and to meet Svend Bayer who became a lifelong friend.
In 1971 Bowen purchased a small agricultural property at Shebbear in North Devon and established his pottery with large double-chambered woodfiring kilns.
Seeing his pots in groups – runs of splendid jugs, bowls, platters and press-moulded dishes – reveals Bowen's ability to explore within the parameters of his signature forms."